mcpody
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| 3 way vs. 2 way Zar,I can remember when the debate used to be "acoustic suspension" vs. bass reflex. Dealer to the rescue....Audiokinesis forgot to tell you about the blindfold...using the same set of CDs to evaluate equipment so its apples to apples....Of course... | |
| How to audition used speakers??? Your best bet is to use your ears...locate a pair of the speakers and listen to them...better yet, listen to them with the amplifier that you are buying. Klipsch may not be the best bet with Onkyo...the Japanese electronics have a bit of high freq... | |
| Power Conditioner Cheap? Rushton has a good point. However, you may want to include a surge protector in your system. I have a Naim CDX CD Player, and I can tell you that the sound of the player is radically affected by power conditioners of any kind...so a top quality, h... | |
| 3 way vs. 2 way I prefer a two way speaker...the fewer crossovers, the better. Keep it simple...more is not always better. | |
| Judy Garland Hey Papertrail,I was in a UPS store yesterday shipping out audio equipment sold on Audiogon...and on a shelf...was the original Wizard of Oz viny album...the guy that posted it died and the store was "stuck with it." Imagine that... | |
| Power: Good or Bad Great summation, Pubul57...system synergy is really the key to enjoying music. Personally, I have moved away from high powered amplification now, and cannot tell you how wonderful my little Audion PX25 sounds...producing 8 watts...with Audio Note ... | |
| What interconnects work well with Mcintosh Gear? I second the recommendation on the Audio Notes...the Lexus also is a fine cable, and relatively affordable. Also the Monster Sigma Retro Gold for MAC tube amplification. | |
| Rega Saturn. Is it really a giant killer? I agree with Foster-your ears and the synergy of your system is what matters most. However, I have heard both the Saturn and Apollo hooked up to the same amp/preamp and speakers. Given that equipment, the Saturn was law of diminishing returns. So ... | |
| it all sounds good, but..... I found a lot of the "high end" CD players sound more uptilted and artificial...and less like analog. For example, the Meridian G)7 or Naim CDX, sans power supply were both disappointing in my systems. The most musical player that I have used in m... | |
| What are the best quality speakers for under $500? B&W 302s may be the best speaker ever manufactured for an original price of $299. I also like the Reynaud MKIIs, which sell used on Audiogon for around $500. These speakers are 90db efficient and musical. | |
| Leave an amp "on" permanetly Mrtennis,The Shunyata Hydra-2 is a good conditioner that also regulates voltage anomalies...which you seem to be experiencing. Many audiophiles also use the Richard Grey RGPC 600S and pole pig. I have a dedicated power line with hospital grade out... | |
| Leave an amp "on" permanetly MrtennisYou might benefit by getting a good power conditioner, one that regulates current. Especially with tubes, its not a great idea to plug into the wall if the power source is subject to noticeable power fluctuations. This can really shorten t... | |
| new to tubes Sorry, but you cannot use teh PX25 or 300Bs in your system. I was just using the 300B and PX25 as an example of tubes that have generally acknowleged sonic signatures, because the previous comments stated that the sonic signatures were totally equ... | |
| new to tubes Listen to the PX25 tube...there is no doubt that this tube has more grunt...it is faster handling transients than a 300b, and not as warm, nor is the bass response as rolled off. If you listen to tubes within a line, you will find that every line ... | |
| Leave an amp "on" permanetly Mrtennis,You seriously don't hear a difference in the sound when your tube amp is on for an hour, two hours, or more? Are you in the room listening to the system or out on the court? |